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UK surname

Santi

An Italian surname originating from the given name Santino, a derivative of the Italian word santo meaning "saint".

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Santi surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 204, ranked #19,320, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ17, Rochdale and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Santi is 204 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10100.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

204

2016, ranked #19,320

Peak year

2016

204 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Santi had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016, ranked #19,320.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 22 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Santi surname distribution map

The map shows where the Santi surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Santi surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Santi over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 22 #31,562
1911 historical 13 #32,172
1997 modern 129 #23,143
1998 modern 143 #22,317
1999 modern 139 #22,884
2000 modern 138 #22,960
2001 modern 141 #22,344
2002 modern 158 #21,178
2003 modern 147 #21,977
2004 modern 156 #21,261
2005 modern 164 #20,552
2006 modern 161 #20,972
2007 modern 168 #20,634
2008 modern 182 #19,800
2009 modern 189 #19,727
2010 modern 185 #20,453
2011 modern 178 #20,809
2012 modern 176 #20,915
2013 modern 196 #19,790
2014 modern 202 #19,575
2015 modern 195 #19,909
2016 modern 204 #19,320

Geography

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Where Santis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to IZ17, Rochdale, County Durham and Bothwell South. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 IZ17 West Dunbartonshire
2 Rochdale 010 Rochdale
3 County Durham 048 County Durham
4 County Durham 055 County Durham
5 Bothwell South South Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Santi

These lists show first names that appear often with the Santi surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Santi

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Santi, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Santi surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Santi household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Santi is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Santi is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Santi falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Santi is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

5
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Santi, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Santi

The surname SANTI is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It likely emerged during the medieval period in various regions of Italy, particularly in areas with strong religious influences or associations with Catholic saints.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SANTI surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. The name was often used to identify individuals who lived near churches or monasteries dedicated to specific saints, or those who were devout followers of a particular saint's teachings.

In some cases, the SANTI surname may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed qualities associated with holiness or piety, or those who were considered virtuous or devout members of their communities.

Notable historical figures with the SANTI surname include the Italian painter and architect Raffaello Santi, also known as Raphael (1483-1520), who was one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance period. His works, such as "The School of Athens" and "The Sistine Madonna," are considered masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Another prominent figure was the Italian composer and organist Giovanni Battista Santi (1602-1659), who was widely recognized for his contributions to sacred music and served as the organist at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

In the 17th century, the SANTI surname gained prominence with the rise of the Italian mathematician and physicist Vincenzo Santi (1631-1686), who made significant contributions to the study of mechanics and optics.

During the 18th century, the Italian writer and philosopher Emanuele Santi (1720-1788) gained recognition for his works on moral philosophy and political theory, which influenced the Enlightenment movement in Europe.

In the 19th century, the Italian explorer and geographer Giovanni Santi (1809-1876) embarked on several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East, contributing to the understanding of those regions' geography, cultures, and natural resources.

The SANTI surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Italy, such as the town of Santi Cosma e Damiano in the province of Latina, and the village of Santi Angeli in the province of Teramo.

While the SANTI surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich historical and religious significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Santi families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Santi surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Santis recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.37x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 4.37x
Surrey 1 10.65x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Liverpool in Lancashire leads with 1 Santis recorded in 1881 and an index of 71.94x.

Place Total Index
Liverpool 1 71.94x
Wimbledon 1 909.09x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Santi surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Giovanni 1
Louisa 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Santi households.

Occupation Count
Labourer 1

FAQ

Santi surname: questions and answers

How common was the Santi surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Santi surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Santi surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 204 in 2016. That gives Santi a modern rank of #19,320.

What does the Santi surname mean?

An Italian surname originating from the given name Santino, a derivative of the Italian word santo meaning "saint".

What does the Santi map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Santi bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.